Description

Covers England's rare and threatened mosses and liverworts, collectively known as bryophytes. Of the 916 different types of bryophyte in England, 87 are on the British Red List. Provides the first treatment of England's rare and threatened mosses and liverworts and treats each species in a handy and attractive double-page layout with up-to-date profiles of 84 species, including status, distribution, history, and conservation measures.

Although small, mosses and liverworts can be found nearly everywhere. Towns and gardens are a good place to start looking as they grow on damp bricks and tarmac as well as on lawns and plant pots. This guide covers 6 liverworts and 18 mosses found in towns and gardens. Photographs of plants in the wild and brief identification notes are provided to help identification.